Distinction: A Potterlock AU

Ch. 5: It's Going To Be a Long Day

Chapter 5:

A/N: I'm introducing Mrs. Hudson in this chapter. Her name will be Una Hudson (she's played be Una Stubbs) and she'll be a Hufflepuff because of her loyalty to Sherlock and John (and because Hufflepuffs can be brave too).

"Where are we going?" John asked as soon as he had caught up to Sherlock. "There's no we. I'm headed to Potions with the Slytherins." Sherlock grimaced. "I suggest you check your schedule to find out where you're supposed to be." John stopped mid-jog and pulled his schedule out of his bag. When he looked up, Sherlock had gone. John shook his head and checked his schedule. Herbology with the Hufflepuffs. John managed to make his way to Greenhouse 1 without much difficulty. Professor Longbottom had two Hufflepuffs with every pair of Gryffindors. John was with Greg, Molly, and some Hufflepuff girl he didn't know. "I'm John Watson." He said to her. "I'm Una Hudson." She replied. They turned their attention back to Professor Longbottom and waited for directions. John sighed. It was going to be a long day.
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Sherlock trudged into the Potions classroom and slunk into a seat at the back. He watched the other students enter the classroom, observing them carefully. He wanted to know which students would become his enemies and which could be of any use to him. His eyes focused on a pair of Slytherins who strode into the room with confidence. He recalled their names from the Sorting. Irene Adler and James Moriarty. He would keep an eye on them. Before long, Professor Slughorn stepped in front of the class and began to teach. Sherlock was dreadfully bored. He already had a fair understanding of potion making. He had been experimenting with potions since a very young age. He leaned back in his seat and sighed. It was going to be a long day.